Blood disorders
S/S of Thalassemia
Listlessness, decrease exercise tolerance, anorexia, fever, pallor, overgrowth of upper jawbone, mediterranean decent, family history, jaundice
increased resp rate, abnormal resp pattern, tachycardia, imbalances of electrolytes
Name a symptom of nephrotic syndrome
What is pediculosis captitis?
Education for parent administering liquid iron supplement.
Give through a straw to avoid staining teeth, can cause constipation and dark stools, drink plenty of water.
What are some teachings for a child who has sickle cell anemia
mild activity is ok, drink lots of fluids, keep up with immunizations specifically influenza B.
Post op consideration/teaching for Hirschsprung's disease.
Ostomy care and is reversible.
Most common finding in patient with Wilms' Tumor.
abdominal mass
What is important treatment for patient with burns?
IV fluids, infection prevention, pain management, temperature maintenance, comfort, high calorie/protein diet, physical therapy, promoting g&d
Why would a nurse weigh a dehydrated child at the same time every day?
Bc weight is the most sensitive indicator of hydration status.
What are common treatments for a pediatric patient diagnosed with sickle cell anemia who is hospitalized?
IV fluids, pain control, blood transfusions, hydroxyurea
S/s of pyloric stenosis.
Interventions for a child with acute glomerulonephritis
no salt added diet, weigh child daily, educate parents, examine urine for blood, input/output, effects boys 3-7 years old, monitor labs, v/s
Important nursing action for child found with bruising on arms and legs.
obtain detailed medical history/reason for visit
A child who is dehydrated is at risk for
electrolyte imbalances
Too much milk in a child's diet can lead to what?
Iron deficiency anemia
Dehydration can cause imbalances to what important electrolyte?
Potassium - normal level 3.4-4.7 mEq/L
A diaper that weighs 5 gm equals how many mL output?
5 mL
Patients' who have been diagnosed with MRSA in a wound need to be placed on what precaution?
Contact
Common findings in a client with intussusception.
A vaso-occlusive crisis is
When sickled cells accumulate in smaller vessels in the body, blocking blood flow to the distal part of the body, causing severe pain and ischemia.
What would indicate a child's appendix has ruptured?
Sudden relief of pain
What is a the normal amount of urine output for a preschool age child?
1mg/kg/hr
Tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and tinea pedis are what types of infections? What are the names these infections are more commonly known as?
Fungal. Capitis - ringworm of scalp; corporis - ringworm of skin; pedis - athlete's foot; cruris - jock itch
Primary management of poisoning.
Remove access to poison, prevent further absorption, call poison control, provide supportive care and seek medical help